272ppGender, Power, and Persuasion peels away centuries-old misconceptions about biblical narratives that have been used to perpetuate gender roles, reinforce biases, and wield power. Probing the dynamics between God and humans and between the genders in the book of Genesis, this thoughtful work provides a new understanding of relational and functional types of power and the strategies of persuasion. Helpful tables and the inclusion of nuances in the Hebrew langu... View more info

252ppTraditional Christian art depicts Paul the letter writer, pen in hand, attentive to the Spirit. We might think we know better and imagine him pacing in agitation as he rapidly dictates to a secretary his letter to the Galatians. But in reality neither of these pictures is accurate.In Paul's day, producing a letter was a time-consuming and costly business. And we have ample resources from the ancient world to piece together what it must have been like. A se... View more info

158ppJonathan Stephen shows that the Lord Jesus Christ is very clearly displayed in the book of Genesis as he appears to a number of the patriarchs. Those who have known and valued the Word of God for many years will find this book surprising and stimulating.[Publisher] View more info

158ppJonathan Stephen shows that the Lord Jesus Christ is very clearly displayed in the book of Genesis as he appears to a number of the patriarchs. Those who have known and valued the Word of God for many years will find this book surprising and stimulating.[Publisher] View more info